Ferran Torres saluted the "spirit and intensity" demonstrated by Barcelona during their 3-1 victory over Elche.
Hansi Flick's side reduced the gap on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid to five points once more, after a comfortable win at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barca laid down an early marker with Lamine Yamal and Torres on target inside the opening 11 minutes, the latter netting his 50th goal for the Blaugrana in all competitions.
Marcus Rashford then struck after the break to put the result beyond doubt, and Torres believes his team-mates are beginning to hit their stride and match their efforts of last season.
"It was important to come out strong and intense, take the lead and play the game we want," he told DAZN.
"We already knew the game Elche were going to play against us. We started very well, then we became complacent, but we found our spirit and intensity.
"I think we are finding the Barca of last season, who ate the grass from the first minute."
Rashford's goal took his direct goal involvements in all competitions this season to 11 (six goals, five assists), a tally only bettered by Kylian Mbappe (20) and Julian Alvarez (12) among LaLiga players.
The England international ended the game with team-high totals for dribbles (seven), duels contested (10) and shots (six), yet believes he still has plenty of room for improvement.
"I try to give my best. I could have done better against Elche ,and I promise to improve because I'm not completely happy in general with my game," he said.
"We work hard to win. We go game by game. We need to continue playing as a team. This is Barca, and the demand must always be maximum."
luzceilmu
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Bro you dont nothing all the game , always drop down to assist in build-up, also when someone fights hard to reach you value their effort and use it well than foolishly losing the ball
zepiklnprz
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i regret the selfishness of rashford! he always forget he plays with teammates 🥹
Peterbreezy41
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This guy is waste , he needs 10 chances to score a single goal, plus his first touch with the ball is very bad
kieabiklt
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Elche showed it's a weak side, at least today they did, yet, Barcelona could not really take full advantage. I don't know what Ferran torres is talking about, but Barcelona is far way from matching last year's performance. Can someone explain to me please, why is Barcelona running in to so many injuries?
Jattfanmessida
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Consentrate on your finishing bro
Nubabdlpz
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Playing with Elche?😂😂😂😂
Nchim
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It's just Elche Feran, let's see what you guys can do against Chelsea then we can talk 😏
Constantinetino
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This guy was a mess ,his very poor, likewise Rasphord too,he was just running with poor decision making and alot of loose passes ,,Lamine too is poor[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
atyvraj
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It's quite surprising that Ferran has the audacity to even talk after the last two terrible performances...Guy is only good for tap-ins. No speed, no ball control and no assistance to teams defence like Raphina. Most overrated player in Barcelona team ..His first touch is really atrocious and every attack that goes through him will surprisingly go waste
olusoji15
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something is wrong with u ferran Torres This performance is far below average .
academy1
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Thank goodness, the referee payment got thru before the game.
Lebaoprtuz
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Keep quiet Mr. Torres, you are very lucky to be a nine in the team... where's the intensity? If that's intensity then what do you call Madrid's?
GaddafiJamal
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what is all this laugh for
You Are Very Good At Comedy 🤡🤣🤣
RonaldDinho_10
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
what is all this laugh for
RonaldDinho_10
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Then, Lw9 too old, Dejong not creative nor agressive, too soft: Ferran not good enough , Kounde not a proper right back, Araujo&Curbarsi suck. All must be replaced with players agressive and effective like Raphina, who actually understands what club he's playing for.
yep
Edooo87
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we need new signings, right back, center back, striker, and a defensive midfielder who is tall and strong, different from our current midfielders who cant tackle
agree
GaddafiJamal
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we need new signings, right back, center back, striker, and a defensive midfielder who is tall and strong, different from our current midfielders who cant tackle
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
wapdekmnou
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what was comfortable about this game. I didn't like the performance from Barca. seriously, something is not right at Barca. the pressing is disjointed and the desire is low
RapagGHUpcoming
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Fuck the hell out
Idintcareatall
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Barcelona need to be improved
Then, Lw9 too old, Dejong not creative nor agressive, too soft: Ferran not good enough , Kounde not a proper right back, Araujo&Curbarsi suck. All must be replaced with players agressive and effective like Raphina, who actually understands what club he's playing for.
Fematuyz
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gyfug
Aliyuod
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That victory wasn’t comfortable, elche dominated possession. We were just lucky to win that match given the fact that they hit our goal post two times. If we play this kind of game against Chelsea…. Hmmm
RonaldDinho_10
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Barcelona need to be improved
we need new signings, right back, center back, striker, and a defensive midfielder who is tall and strong, different from our current midfielders who cant tackle
Edooo87
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Barcelona need to be improved